17/02/2026
THE ART OF THE MODERN GENTLEMAN
For the latest Nassau Journal, we sit down with designer and entrepreneur Ward Strootman. A maker whose work moves between jewellery, sculptural objects and spatial design, always starting with the material itself.
Raised in a family with a long history in diamonds, Ward combines scientific knowledge with intuition. His studio, The Gem, has grown into a place where objects, ideas and people come together. A space for research, collaboration and quiet experimentation.
In conversation, we talk about heritage, material integrity, his upcoming De Beers installation, and a personal approach to style that is never about display, but about alignment.
A portrait of modern craft, shaped by patience, precision and restraint.
Read the full story in the Nassau Journal.